Wednesday Reflection, May 13, 2020 The Heart of the Matter

Wednesday Reflection, May 13, 2020

The Heart of the Matter

Brothers and sisters, I greet you well!
I once read a book in which there was a young girl named Abra who felt as if she was alone in the world and unloved and whilst there were persons who showed her kindness young Abra thought that they were only pitying her. In the said book there was a young man who was Abra’s friend. He being older, wiser and more mature was able to recognize her inner turmoil and he warned her continuously to guard her heart because everything she did came from there.

The same way I read that particular book, Abra’s friend read the advice he gave her in a book as well. What book did he read? He read the Bible. To be specific , he read Proverbs 4:23.

Very often we hear talks about the heart. We hear talks of the importance of the heart’s function is to the but really do we hear talk or give heed to the heart’s function to the soul.

In today’s watchword 1 Kings 8:39B, wise King Solomon in his rather eloquent prayer to the Lord said, “only you know what is in every human heart.” You see friends, God in His omniscience sees and knows our hearts. All of our hearts. God is not only conscious or aware of our wants and burdens but also He is mindful of our desires and intent. He knows when we are truly repentant or being presumptuous because all of it Springs from our hearts.

Whatever we host, entertain, or hold in our hearts will automatically be projected. It is important for us as believers to constantly evaluate ourselves and ensure that we are in good standing. Housekeeping is an important task, not just for the physical but also the spiritual.

There are a number of scriptures that speak to the preparation and treatment of our hearts. One cannot be too careful, the Christian must be vigilant, knowing what and who he entertains for it is easy for the heart to become consumed with all the things that are unhealthy and not prescribed by the word of God. May our hearts ever be set on Christ. May our hearts reflect the heart of Christ and may we grow in wisdom and strength praying fervent prayers that daily the Lord will create within us a new heart.

Now may the Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our father, who loved us through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Until next week, let this mind be in you, which was also in Jesus Christ.

Amen

Kerone Lamoth